END FITTING, FLEXIBL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L126V136P to ECHELON SUPPLY AND SERVICE, INC. for the procurement of four flexible end fittings, NSN 3040017078817, at a total price of $1,361.60, with delivery scheduled for July 20, 2026, to the USS NORTH DAKOTA SSN 784 at FPO AE 09578-2303. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-861W as a simplified acquisition, with the delivery point designated as f.o.b. destination and inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The item must be packaged and marked in strict compliance with RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements and MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, including specific preservation methods, unit container codes, and labeling protocols, with no special marking required. The contractor is obligated to adhere to numerous Federal and Defense Acquisition Regulation clauses, including mandatory requirements for employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171, prohibition on hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment, and compliance with electronic invoicing through WAWF for payment. Special requirements include submission of hazard warning labels per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and written notification if radioactive materials are involved. The contract incorporates deviation clauses from FAR and DFARS effective February 2026, including modified versions of equal opportunity, type of contract, small business representation, and safeguarding information systems clauses. The government retains full responsibility for inspection and acceptance, and all performance must align with quality systems based on SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Payment is exclusively processed through WAWF using approved document types, and the sole point of contact for administrative matters is Kristina Derry of DLA. The contract does not include options, subcontracting exceptions beyond commercial items, or designated COR/COTR, and no socioeconomic set-aside was specified.